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ddr2-667 vs ddr2-800

I just got the dell XPS 1530m Core 2 duo 2.2ghz 800mhz FSB 4m I2 cache.

Should I get ddr2-667 or ddr2-800?

Will I see a performance difference?  Do you know about how much?

Is it worth the extra $30 for the 800?

Thanks!
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Forgot to mention . . . if you are gaming with it, the difference between DDR2-667 and DDR2-800 will be a few frams/sec.  This may or may not be noticeable to you depending on how sensitive your eyes are.  Some people can't see a difference with anything higher than 30-40 frames per second.  I personally can see a difference all the way up to 80 or so.
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Thanks!

My system came with 1gb, ddr2, 667mhz 2 dimm

So does that mean my system was set up for DDR2-667 and that I should use this?  Or do I need to find out in the bios to know for sure.  Would Dell know if I contacted them?

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